Do I have to provide Notification of Travel or International Travel Plans?

Yes, you must notify the other parent of any travel plans or international travel plans if that is required per the existing custodial agreement. If summer plans include international traveling, make sure to request the child’s passport as well if required. Send all notice, whether it be of possession periods or travel plans, in writing.

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Q: When is the Deadline to Designate Periods of Summer Possession in Texas for the Custodial Parent?

For the custodial parents or primary conservators, once the other parent has designated their intended period of summer possession (or defaulted to the July period of possession), then the primary conservator has until April 15th to designate a weekend that replaces or “takes back” a weekend during the NCP’s designated summer possession.

Oct 28 2021

What is Agreement Incident to Divorce (AID)?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, High Net Worth

An Agreement Incident to Divorce (AID) is prepared in addition to the Final Decree of Divorce or in addendum to the Final Decree. The Final Decree can reference the Agreement Incident to Divorce, which will include all the specific financial or property details. Agreements Incident to Divorce are not typically imaged for public consumption like the Final Decree. The Final Decree of Divorce is the legal tool signed by a judge that grants the divorce, while the AID is what fleshes out the agreements stemming from the divorce.

Sep 22 2021

How Long Does It Take For A Divorce To Be Finalized?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

Spouses do not make a trip down the aisle with the expectation that their relationship will end,, but the reality is that many couples will consider divorce. If you have realized that your marriage cannot be saved, it is understandable that you will want to move through the Texas divorce process as quickly as possible. …

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Sep 22 2021

What Is A Divorce Decree?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

Every Texas divorce case starts when one spouse files a petition to dissolve the marriage, and it concludes when the court enters a final divorce decree. This document not only marks the closure of the divorce proceedings, but it is also the legal end to a marriage. But what is a divorce decree? In short, …

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Aug 12 2021

Understanding Your Final Decree Of Divorce

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

Regardless of whether Texas divorce proceedings took a few weeks or several months, you will no doubt breathe a sigh of relief when the process is complete and you have a final decree of divorce in hand. In a certain sense, the document is symbolic. It provides closure to your relationship and an end to …

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Aug 10 2021

Legal Separation or Divorce: Which is Better Financially?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

If your marital relationship has broken down beyond the point of repair and you are contemplating divorce, there is a good chance the concept of legal separation has also crossed your mind. Through conversations with others and some basic research, you may have discovered that legal separation is often the more economical option. You may …

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May 5 2021

Does a Contested Divorce Take Significantly Longer Than an Uncontested Divorce?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

It may not be what you want to hear if you are involved in one, but it is true that contested divorce in Texas typically takes longer than an uncontested proceeding. When parties can agree on the key issues, there are fewer trips to court and no need for litigation related to asset division, spousal …

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Mar 14 2021

When is the Deadline To Designate Periods of Summer Possession In Texas?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce For Dads™, News, Visitation and Access

Per the Texas Family Code’s Standard Possession Order (and generally most possession orders although not all), parents who have been awarded a possession schedule in a divorce decree or custody order need to designate their intended periods of summer possession to the custodial parent or primary conservator by April 1st. Failure to designate a specific period of possession typically results in the default summer period of July 1st at 6:00 p.m. to July 31st at 6:00 p.m.

Jan 27 2021

My Spouse Refuses to Get a Divorce: What Do I Do?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

Not every couple agrees that a marriage is over. Sometimes, one spouse holds out hope of reconciliation, or he or she tries to make divorce as difficult as possible by refusing to participate in the legal process. However, Texas law is clear that a person cannot stay married against their will. Our state changed its …

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Jan 27 2021

First Step to Filing for Divorce

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce

Divorces come in many shapes and sizes in Texas. No two divorces are exactly alike, but they all start the same way—by filing an Original Petition for Divorce in the proper court. The divorce process must begin with an Original Petition being filed, a Court does not have the jurisdiction to grant a divorce until …

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Jan 18 2021

New Discovery Rules and How Our Clients Will Be Affected

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Courts, Discovery, Divorce

Discovery is the process where parties in a lawsuit may request and obtain documents, information, or evidence to bolster their case, explore legal claims, and potentially use at trial.

Category Archives: Divorce

What is Agreement Incident to Divorce (AID)?

How Long Does It Take For A Divorce To Be Finalized?

What Is A Divorce Decree?

Understanding Your Final Decree Of Divorce

Legal Separation or Divorce: Which is Better Financially?

Does a Contested Divorce Take Significantly Longer Than an Uncontested Divorce?

When is the Deadline To Designate Periods of Summer Possession In Texas?

My Spouse Refuses to Get a Divorce: What Do I Do?

First Step to Filing for Divorce

New Discovery Rules and How Our Clients Will Be Affected

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